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Red Cross Champions.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 20th.-Follow-
ing are the officers elected by the Supreme
Council of the Champions of the Red
Cross:
Supreme Commander, ". A. Bushnell
of San Francisco: Supreme Counselor, L.
]. Blundell of Grass Valley; Supreme
Junior Commander, Annie R. Allen of
Nevada City; Supreme Secretary, John E.
Harris OF Sar Jose; Supreme Treasurer, G.
w. Pomeroy of San Jose; Supreme c. of
H, J. +. Morey of San Francisco; Supreme
Master of Ceremonies. A. NJ. Frodsham OF
San Francisco; Supreme Chaplain, Sam
Jackson of Stockton; Supreme Guard, Mrs.
7. Ordway of San Francisco; Supreme
Sentinel, S. L. Richards of Grass Valley;
Supreme Trustees-H. l.. Body, Grass
Valley; J. NJ. Carter, San Francisco; ]. H.
Budd, Stockton.
Rascally Horse-Thieves.
GCopyghi, 1887, by The California Associated Press
YREKA, October 2Oth.-Two young men
stole three fine horses from E. c. Kane the
Railroad Agent at Ashland, Or, and made
for California. Sheriff Moxley, of this
county, being notified started in pursuit
and found the animals dead at the upper
crossing of the klamath river, the thieves
having shot them on finding the officers in
close pursuit. The Sheriff is still after
them, and word has been sent in all direc-
tons to capture the rascals.
Warm Weather and Tramps
Copyright 1887, by the California associated Press
SoNoMA, October 2eth-The weather for
the several days past has been extremely
warm.
Tramps are increasing in numbers and
several robberies are reported. From the
farm OF Mrs. E. Basoni, on the outskirts of
town, fine double harness was stolen last
night. An.entrance was effected by break
ing the paddock fastening the barn door.
The Rapp Assault Case.
ICopyight, 1887, by the California Associated Press
NEVADA CITY, October 20th.-A Jury has
been impaneled in the Captain Rapp case,
and the examination of witnesses begins
tomorrow. Rapp is TO be tried for assault
to murder.
Half Cent All Round.
SAN Francisco, October 20th.-[Special. !
The American Sugar Refinery this after
noon issued circular advancing the price
OF their product one half cent per pound
all round.
Expectation of Mongolians.
SAN FRANCISCO, October Goth. Especial. I
The Chinese steamer Oceanic, which left
this afternoon for Hongkong, carried 903
Chinese, who will participate in the New
Year festivities of the old country.
An Opium-Smuggler Released.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 20th-[Special. |
John Grant was this afternoon convicted
OF opium Smuggling and bribery and
recommended To the extreme mercy of the
Court. He was granted ten days stay and
released on bonds.
A Drivers Narrow Escape.
WHEATLAND, October 20th.-A north
bolnd locomotive this afternoon colided
with a wagon that was crossing the track
here. The driver had narrow escape.
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CABINET RUMOR.
lamar Expected to Resign His Office In
n Few Weeks.

iCopyl9ht, 1857, by The California Associated Pres
WASHINGTON, October 20th.-GSpecial. I
Assistant Secretary OF the Interior Muldrow
leaves tomorrow for his home in Missis-
slppi, to be gone two weeks. He had not
intended going home for some days, but he
was told to-day by Secretary Lamar that he
had better leave at once and return within
two weeks.
The significance of this movement lies
in the rumor that Lamar will resign his
office as Secretary of the Interior in No
vemher, and that after the 18th Muldrow
will be virtually, if not actually, Secretary
of the Interior. His appointment to sue
ceed Lsmar is accepted as fregone con-
clusion by the Secretary himself, and it is
believed that after he signs his annual re-
port he will leave the field free for Null
drow to manage the Secretary's office to
suit himself.
The policy of the department, under Null
drow, will not materially change for he has
been in full accord with Lamar in land, In
dian and railroad matters-the three most
important branches of department work
He is possessed of an unlimited capacity
for work, close application. and is gifted
with greater firmness than his superior Of
ticer.
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OREGON.
The Mate of a River Steamer Msets a
Horrible Death.

The Mate of a River Steamer Msets a
Horrible Death.
iCopyigi 1857, BY c.e California Associated Press
PORTLAND, October 20th-J. T. Kruz.
mate of the Oregon Pacific coast river
steamer Three Sisters, while blowing out
stumps from the river channel with giant
powder to-day, above Corvallis, was blown
10 pieces by the premature discharge of a
blast. He Is unmarried, aged 80 years,
and has brother living at Portland.
A Novel Failure.
lcopUIga, 1887, by The California Assoeiated Press
SALEM, October GOTH Luke Sayage's
bookstore was closed by creditors to-day.
Liabilities, about $4,000 and assets nearly
as much.
Sentenced for Life.
Copyright 1887, by tie California Associa.e5 Pre-,
PORTLAND, October 20th.-Wm. Dillon
was sentenced to-day to imprisonment for
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RAILROAD TOPICS.
Speculations as to the Intentions of the
Northern Pacific.

New YORK, October 2Oth.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Northern Pacific
Directors was held to-day and continued in
session over seven hours. The only in
formation the officials would give out after
adjournment was that they had passed
resolution TO give no information to the
public.
President Harris, when pressed, said thev
had taken important action on different
matters pending. From other sources it is
learned that the committee appointed to
confer with the Union Pacific officials re-
ported in favor of a division of the terri
tory at the mouth of the Columbia river
and the taking of branch lines north of
that point. 1t is also reported that they
believed the Northern Pacific should Join
in the lease of the Oregon Navigation.
One of the Directors, who would talk a
little said the action taken was favorable to
all three companies interested, and he
stated that some important announcements
would be made to morrow.
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A PRINTERS YARN.
A Texas Typo Who Perhaps Has an Wye
ON Some Heiresa.

WAsco (Tex.), October 2Oth.-Joseph
Z. Hamilton, a printer of this city, has
fallen heir 10 an estate which amounts to
between two and three million dollars.
He is nephew of Horatio J. Hamilton, a
rich miner of Oroyille, Butte county, Cali,
tornia, who died last April, leaving no
heirs. Hamilton starts for Oroville next
week.
NOTHING IN IT
ICepyrgi, 1857, by Tie California 4ssocated Prcssj
ORovILLE (Cal.), October 20th.-The
Hamilton yarn is pure fiction, as far as
this region is concerned.
LATER.-THEBE WAS 4 HAMILTON
ORovILLE, October 2Oth.-It is lust
learned through the Public Administrator
that Horatio J. Hamilton died at Robinson
Mills. in this county, and left an estate
valued at something under $1,000.
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SERIOUS WRECK IN WEST VIRGINIA.

CHARLESTON (W. Va), October 20th.-
Shortly before noon to-day three coaches of
the fast express on the Chesapeake and
Ohio road, going west, were derailed BY a
defective switch, and two of them were
turned completely over. Twenty-six pas
sengers were more or less injured, but none
killed outright. The Injuries of several
are very serious, and may result fatally
Those injured were on the way from In
diana, Kentucky and Eastern States. The
company is doing all in its power to care
for those unable to continue their journey
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THE soNoMA FIRES.

tCepyri9a 1857, by the California -issociqled Press
SoNoMA, October 2Oth-The surrounding
hills are almost invisible by the dense
smoke from the forest fires, which seem to
be coming towards this place.
sONoMA REDwooDs SWEPT BY FLAMES.
ICoPyI0 1887, by he California associated Prsss.
SANTA Rosa, October goth ID. A. Foster,
of FoSierville, arrived in this city tonight
and reports forest fires in that vicinity
sweeping through the giant redwood forests
with fearful rspidity. The fire started from
Italians burning brush on Lantran's ranch,
two miles this side of Guerneville, on
Tuesday, and cut a swath two miles in
width and three in length through the red
woods, while moving in southeasterly
direction. This afternoon it is burning in
what is known as the Green Valley Switch,
three miles east of Forestville.
A force of seventy. five men has been
battling the flames for the past twenty-four
hours. Three houses situated in the can
yon were surrounded by the fire and are
thought to be destroyed An attempt was
made TO get to the threatened houses, but
, the men were driven back by the intoler-
able heat
The entire belt of country between Rus
sian rlver and Guerneyille is said to be
devastated. Inc losses IN live Stock, tenc-
ing, wood and tanbark are thought to be
heavy. The following sustained heavy
losses: Ridenhour. 300 cords of tanbark
| Werenbam, 100 cords of wood and 10000
pickets. Losses not yet determined-John
White, J. Murdoch, J. Rickett r. Nc
lntOsh, S. Black, A Fletcher and Z. Short
ridge.
II is reported tonight that the fire is
checked. The fire on Austin's place, near
the city, is now subdued, and no fears are
entertained of further damage from that
quarter.
A fire started in a stubbletield north of
town tonight, and Illuminated the city.
The damage is slight
A fire can be seen on Mt. st. Helena from
this point
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BALD ROBBERY.
How Sharpers Fleece the Confiding Web
foot Graugers.
ICop1u,1li 1887 b,J I'll. CoJ; f,rn;, ,..o.:.,i D.,

How sharpers Fleece the COnfiding Web
foot Graugers.
ICoPrS, 1887, by ge California associated Prcss.I
ALBANY orr, October 20th.-[Postal
Press M. Hogan, one of the sharpers
who have been operating in Willamette
valley, selling seed wheat to farmers at SIS
per bushel, with a promise 20 buy back
more wheat after nexi harvest at the same
price, was arrested in this city to-day in the
First National Bank while trying to ne
gotiate note for 5000 which he had OBJ
tained Of P. Maxwell Halsey for forty
bushels Of wheat. 1t is reported that this
company, calling themselves the " Empire
Seed Company, of Portland, Or" and of
which Hogan is Secretary, has obtained
several thousand dollars worth of notes
from responsible farmers in Lane and
Linn counties, for which the farmers have
only the promises of this company to pay
the fabulous price of SIS per bushel for a
part OF their next years crop grown from
this seed.
Hogan was held in $40 bonds for his ap-
pearance in Justice Humphreys Court to-
morrow.
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EASTERN RACES.
A Heavy Track and UneventfuI Dsy Mt
Baltimore.

n Heavy Track and UneyentfuI DsY at
Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, October 20th.-The rain
made the track at Pimlico very heavy to-
day. The one mile Bradford won. Cstesby
second, Bess third. Time. 453.
The one and oue-eighihs miles the start
ers We're Jennie b. and Lelex. I,elex won
Time, 200.
The one and one-half miles Linden won
2:40l.
The one and one-sixteenth miles for two
year olds, Ontario won. Harvard second.
Orvid third. Time, 1;53!.
The three-quarters of mile Phil Lee
won. Colera second. Rowland third. Ti0e.
1:19.
RACING IN KENTUCKY
LEXINGTON, October 20th.-The weather.
to-day was clear and cool and the track
fast. The three-fourths of a mile Glenfsber
won, Cupid second, Allegheny third.
Time, 1:I5.
The one and one-fourth miles Poteen
won, Nickhnzer second. Time. 2:114.
The three-quarters OF a mile Spiupette
won, Walker second, Birthday third.
Time, lie.
The three-quarters of mile CLAW Stock
ton won. Orange Girl second, Cast steei
third. Time, liz,
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A SAD CASE.
Sudden Death of Prominent Tenne-
seean From Heart Disease

SO@"H HEOfE uSafl DIsease.
MEMPHIS (Tenn), October 2Oth-The
programme arranged for to-day for the
races was interrupted by sad occurrence.
The second race had just been finished,
when President Montgomery, of the Jockey
Club, left the judges stand and proceeded
to the clubhouse to welcome the delegates
to the Waterway Convention He had
just finished speaking to the delegates,
when he fell back into the arms of friend
dead from heart disease. The utmost ex-
element ensued, and sad scenes were wit
messed, his three daughters and son being
present.
In response to the unanimous request,
the judges declared the remainder of the
races OIL, and meeting of the club will be
held tomorrow to decide whether or not to
continue the meeting.
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SECOND PROBATION.
Presbytsrianism Too Christologically
and Theologicaliy Orthodox"

lcoPyga. 1887, by Ge California associated Press.l
NEW YORK, October 20th-Tbe question
OF probation after death, which caused so
much discussion at the recent meeting of
the American Board at Springfield, Mass.
came up before the Presbyterian SYNOD of
New York State at Auburn yesterday.
Rev. John Burch, d. D., Chairman of the
Committee on Systematic Benevolence,
emphatically states in the course of his re-
port that the Synod of New York was
TOO Christologically and theologically ortho-
dox to permit its nerve for missionary zeal
to be cut short by the admission of second
probation" This was received with ap-
plause.
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ROUGH SURGERY.
The Terrible Operation to Which a
Brakeman Submitted

LINCOLN (Neb), October 2Oth.-Two Bur
hngton and Missouri freight trains collided
near the village of Woodlawn, four miles
north OF here, yesterday morning. The
engine and dozen cars were completely
wrecked. The wreck immediately took
fire. Isaac Davenport, brakeman on one
of the trains, got his right foot caught be-
tween the engine tender and an iron bar.
The flames were drawing near to him and
the only way to release him was to chop
his foot loose with an ak. He sustained
the ordeal, and was brought here. His
right knee was crushed so that it was neces-
sary to amputate the leg above that Joint.
The shock, in his weak condition. was very
great, and at noon he was reported dying.
The wreck was caused by the careless
ness OF the conductor of tie north-bound
train, who pulled out without noticing that
the other train had not registered. He has
disappeared.
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A PROUD COMMUNITY.
Psjaro People Rejoice Over Their Big
Squashes aud Things.

Squashes aud Things.
lCoPyist, 1887, by the California associated Press
WATsoNvILLE, October 20th-The first
fair ever held in Pajaro valley commenced
here to-day. The exhibit of products is
very fine, among the most remarkable of
which are lot of six squashes, the largest
weighing 30 pounds, and the lot $50 One
box fifty pounds) of Belle Fleur apples
contains only forty-five apples; thirteen
pears weigh twenty-six pounds; two quarts
of Strawberries average from three to five
inches, each berry, in diameter; sugar
beets weigh thirty pounds each.
The Monterey band is in attendance. A
large sign, Pajaro Valley Products" made
of red, green and yellow apples. attracts
great attention on account of the design.
There are also pyramids of grapes raised
here. The fair promises to be great sue
cess.
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NHUMAS OUTRAGE,
Two Elderly Ladies Beaten and sIashed
by Knives.

by Knives.
DUBUQUE (Ia.), October 20th.-Neighbors
of Mrs. Catherine Beck, aged 80 years, and
her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Oilinger, aged So
years, who live alone in the upper part of
the city, were aroused early this morning
by cries of "MurderI" proceeding from
their residence. fastening there both
women were found lying on the floor in
dying condition, with their heads frightfully
gashed and beaten. Mrs. Oilinger's skull
was fractured, and the flesh on her face
literally cut into strips by sharp instru-
ment. Mrs. Beck was able to speak few
words, but could give very little informa-
ton about the assault. Her recovery is
deemed impossible.
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ICOpyight, 1857, by the California Associated Iress.I
BAKER CRY, October 2Oth.-A fire this
afternoon destroyed Gardner Block. The
losses foot up about $50, 600.
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LATER PARTICULARS.

The collision occurred three miles west
of Griers, and was caused by the freight
train not slde-tracklng at Grier's 10 let the
PASSENGER pass. The passenger train con-
sisted of nine coaches. Both engines were
wrecked, also the postal, baggage and ex-
press car of the passenger train, and the
first three cars of the freight
Engineer Harris and conductor Reville,
of the freight train, disappeared. A negro
saw them running through the woods.
The killed are Mrs. Hamp. Mcdonnell.
OF Ashville, n. c., and Robert Ward. The
passenger train engineer and ten persons
passengers and train-hands) were more or
less seriously injured.
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Fire at Baker City.

life for killing Charles Manciet at card
table, and while he tthe murderer) was
crazy drunk.
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AN ARREST MADE.

This evening il is thought that both
women may recover. Nick Grier, former
employe of Mrs. Beck, has been arrested on
the complaint OF her son-in-law.
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The forenoon was passed in reception
atthe hotel and review of the troops by
the President, etc. At o'clock the party
boarded the special train and started for
Washington.
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TOOK TO THE WOODS.
Railroad Accident Down South - Con-
ductor and Engineer Light Ont

CHARLESTON Is. C.), October 2Oth.-A
freii ht train from Spartanburg and pas
sengtr train from Atlanta collided at Grier's.
twelve miles east of Greenville, this morn
ing. Both engineers were killed. and the
total killed is variously estimated at from
three to ten.
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Frihting-House Managers.
CHICAGO, October 2oth.-The Employing
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RECEPTION AT ROME

ROME (Ga.), October 20th.-Ten thousand
people gathered at the depot tonight to
greet the President and Mrs. Cleveland.
Huge bontires blazed up and down the
track, and over it were thrown two arche.
of electric lights. The President appeared
on the platform and spoke briefly.
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Kearney and the Cinnamon.

New YORK, October 20th-A large num-
Der of Cinnamon met here to-day and de-
nounced their Consul because he would not
favor mass meeting of Cinnamon to pro-
test against Denis Kearney and his utter
ances.
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COAST RANGE FIRES.

The Forest Fires IN Napa and sonoma
Counties Still Burning.
icopyigAi, 1887 by The California Associated Press
CALIsToGA, October 20,h- Mount St.
Helena has been burned over in the past
three days, and ranchmen have lost largely
liz timber, fences, etc. Tonight the Toll
House, we'll known to many travellers, is
in danger OF being destroyed. Calistogians
have been lighting fire for several days and
nights past. Everybody is wishing for
rain
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Why, Certainly.

DUBLIN, October 20th.-An application
was made before Judge 'Brien, of the
Court of Queens Bench here to-day for a
writ of certiorari to quash the verdict of
willful murder rendered by the Coroners
jury against the policemen who did the
shooting at Mitchellstown. The applica-
ton being unopposed by the Attorney
General, it was granted.
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on THE ROAD.

The President Leaves the Sunny South
for the Capital.
MONTGOMERY, October 20th-After a
good nights rest on the special train.
President Cleveland arrived here at s
o'clock this morning. There were the
usual large crowds in waiting. Commerce
street, from the station to the hotel, nearly
half mile, was lined with troops, who
kept the wide avenue open. The Gov
eInor, Secretary, Mayor Reese and Colonel
Newman, President of the State Agricult-
ural Society, who composed the Reception
Committee, conducted the guests at once to
the hotel
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Davitt on Irish Soil.

DUBLIN, October 20th.-Michael Davitt
was given splendid reception on his ar
rival at Queenstown to-day from New York.
He declared that the Irish race in America
is more earnest than ever in the cause of
home rule, and that American public opin-
ion is unequivocally pronounced against
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The "REcokD-UNIoN
Is the only paper on the
coast, outside of San Fran
cisco, that receives full Asso-
iated Press Dispatches from
all parts Of the world.
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SOME OF TIE GOOD THINGS ON SALE
N8T0-DAX-
One line Of BLACK ALPACAS the most desirable and stylish
material In the market at t2a cents per yard

h SPECIAL BARGAIN IN KID GLOVES.
The Empress Six-Button Kid Cloves Embroid-
cred Backs.
DBsIRING TO CLOSE OUT THE ABOVE LINE OF GLOVES
ID they not coming expectations the REGULAR
standard However the larger portion of them sold have
but in instances they For
that will close entire lotwhch sold
for less than 81 at FIFTY CENTS A PAIR Colors
Medium and Dark Brown Sizes, g. g. and IT,
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Hanlan in Hard Luck.

LONDON, October 20th.-The Sportsman
has received a dispatch from Sydney,
N. s. w, which says: Hanlan, the oars
man, is suffering from a carbuncle on his
wrist, and will be unable to row for ten
days. His race with Beach will probably
be postponed until later in the year. Beach
being willing
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Printers. Convention devoted most of the
DAY to discussing the nine-hour question.
Permanent organization was effected and
officers elected as follows: President, Theo-
dore l.. Devine, New York Corresponding
Secretary, s. Slawson, ST. Louis; Record
ing Secretary, James Davidson, st. Louis
Treasurer, A. 0. Russell, Cincinnati. The
Convention adjourned to meet in October.
1883
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ST. PAUL Mimi. October 2Oth.-The Pi
o1aeer Press learns from Winnipeg that
word has been received there from Premier
Norquay, now in New York, that he has
closed contract for the sale of $3.50. 900 in
Provincial bonds. This, with the $500 600
guaranteed by the city of Winnipeg, will
enable work to recommence Oh the Red
River Valley road at once
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rag Outside of San Fran
cisco the DAILY RECORD
q MON has no competitor IN
its home and general circyla-
ton OH the Coast.